Heterogeneous and
homogeneous equilibria for gas-phase, solution phase, and acid/base
reactions are covered. Electrochemistry, thermochemistry, and
thermodynamics are also covered. Not available for students who have
credit for CHEM 113.
CHEM 225 Analytical Chemistry I 3R-4L-4C F, S Pre: CHEM 115 or CHEM
202
This laboratory-driven course is an introduction to classical and
modern quantitative analysis with emphasis on calculations,
separations, and precise and accurate measurements. Theoretical and
practical perspectives of chemical analysis are considered. Chemical
instrumentation includes recording pH/mV meters, constant rate
burets, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, high performance liquid
chromatographs and gas-liquid chromatographs.
CHEM 230 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 4R-0L-4C
F Pre: CHEM 202 or CHEM 115
An introduction to the concepts of organic chemistry as they apply
to biochemistry, including stereochemistry, nomenclature, and
aqueous organic chemical reactions. Covers essential organic
chemistry, including nomenclature, functional groups, and basic
reactions. Introduces the fundamental molecules of biochemistry,
including amino acids, nucleotides, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 230 and CHEM 251.
CHEM 241 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry lR-3L-2C W Pre: CHEM 115 or
CHEM 202
A survey of the properties and chemical reactions of the elements
and their compounds. Basic principles of inorganic chemistry which
are useful for predicting and explaining these properties and
reactions are explored.
CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry I 3R-4L-4C F Pre: CHEM 115 or CHEM 202
An introduction to the classification of organic compounds, their
structural features, including stereochemistry, and the methods used
to determine structure, including IR and NMR spectroscopy; concepts
related to reaction mechanisms and synthetic methods are introduced.
CHEM 252 Organic Chemistry II 3R-4L-4C W Pre: CHEM 251
Continuation of Organic Chemistry I with greater emphasis on
reaction mechanisms and synthesis.
CHEM 290 Chemical Research 0R-(4-8)L-(1-2)C
Research under the direction of a member of the faculty selected by
mutual agreement. Freshman and/or sophomore students may earn up to
2 credits and are required to submit a written report to the
chemistry faculty.
CHEM 301 Chemical Literature 2R-0L-2C F
Introduces students to the use of primary, secondary and tertiary
literature sources, and the use of online searching techniques.
CHEM 304 Glassblowing 1R-3L-1C S Pre: Chemistry majors only or
consent of instructor
A laboratory course in the manufacture, use and repair of scientific
glassware. Six types of seals are constructed; a student-designed
project is required.
CHEM 326 Analytical
Chemistry II 3R-4L-4-C F Pre: CHEM 225
Addresses spectroscopic methods of chemical analysis including instrument
design, operating principles, theory and application. Topics
include atomic and molecular absorption and luminescence methods in
the infrared, visible, ultraviolet and X-ray regions.
CHEM 327 Analytical
Chemistry III 3R-4L-4-C W Pre: CHEM 225
Addresses separations and electroanalytical methods of chemical
analysis including instrumentation, theory and application.
Separation techniques include gas and liquid chromatography and
electrophoresis. Electroanalytical methods include potentiometry and
voltammetry.
CHEM 330 Biochemistry 4R-0L-4C W Pre: CHEM 252 or CHEM 230
Includes the structure and function of biological molecules, the
storage and transmission of genetic information, and the reactions,
strategy and regulation of metabolic pathways.
CHEM 360 Introduction to Physical Chemistry for Engineers 3.5R-2L-4C
W, S Pre: CHE 303 and CHE 304
Introduction to statistical thermodynamics, electrochemistry,
chemical kinetics, surface chemistry and colloid science. The
laboratory will meet for 4 hours alternate weeks and will
investigate topics associated with chemical kinetics and surface
phenomena.
CHEM 361 Physical Chemistry I 4R-2L-4C F Pre: CHEM 115 or CHEM 202,
and MA 221
Covers the laws of thermodynamics, free energy, gases, phase
equilibria and solutions. Emphasizes the applications of
differential and integral calculus and includes an introduction to
statistical thermodynamics and surface chemistry. The laboratory
will meet for 4 hours on alternate weeks and will investigate topics
associated with thermodynamics and phase equilibrium.
CHEM 362 Physical Chemistry II 3R-2L-4C W Pre: CHEM 361
Covers chemical equilibria, statistical mechanics, kinetics and
electrochemistry. The laboratory will meet for 4 hours on alternate
weeks.
CHEM 363 Quantum Chemistry & Molecular Spectroscopy 4R-0L-4C S Pre:
CHEM 115 or CHEM 201, MA 221, PH 112
Covers elementary quantum mechanics with emphasis on applications in
molecular structure.
CHEM 401 Chemistry Seminar I 1R-0L-0C F
Students will attend the chemistry department’s seminar series. The
class may also spend time on career issues, such as resume writing,
interviewing and job-searching methods.
CHEM 402 Chemistry Seminar II 1R-0L-0C W
Students will attend the chemistry department’s seminar series.
The class may also spend time on career issues, such as resume
writing, interviewing and job-searching methods.
CHEM 403 Chemistry Seminar III 1R-0L-1C S
Students will prepare and deliver a professional seminar to
chemistry faculty and students. Students will also prepare resumes
and practice job interviews.
CHEM 410 Introduction to MEMS: Fabrication and Applications 3R-3L-4C
S Pre: JR or SR standing
Properties of silicon wafers; wafer-level processes, surface and
bulk micromachining, thin-film deposition, dry and wet etching,
photolithography, process integration, simple actuators.
Introduction to microfluidic systems. MEMS applications: capacitive
accelerometer, cantilever and pressure sensor.
CHEM 411 Advanced MEMS: Modeling and Packaging 3R-3L-4C F Pre: PH410
or equivalent course
Design process, modeling; analytical and numerical. Actuators;
dynamics and thermal issues. Use of software for layout and
simulation. Characterization and reliability of MEMS devices.
Electrical interfacing and packaging of MEMS. Microsensors,
microfluidic systems, applications in engineering, biology,
chemistry, and physics.
CHEM 428 Environmental Analysis Methods (2R-8L-4C) Pre: CHEM 225 or
permission of instructor
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) procedures, American Standard
Testing of Methods (ASTM), or other standard methods will be
surveyed and used to analyze authentic samples. Students will use
modern analytical and computerized instruments and will make
decisions about procedures and optimal experimental conditions and
they will assess the reliability and validity of their data.
Classroom presentations will be directly related to the laboratory
experience.
CHEM429 / CHEM529 Environmental Analysis and Remediation Strategies
(4R-0L-4C) Pre: junior or higher standing
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) procedures, American Standard
Testing of Methods (ASTM), and current methods proposed in the
literature will be surveyed. Method development and decision making
matrices will be emphasized. Sampling protocols, remediation
strategies, such as phytoremediation and bioremediation,
chemometrics, and analysis techniques, such as supercritical
extraction, capillary electrophoresis, biochemical microchip
sensors, chromatographic methods, etc., will be discussed.
[Concurrent laboratory experience may involve CHEM.476.]
CHEM 430 Advanced Biochemistry 4R-0L-4C S Pre: CHEM 330
Relationship between chemical structure and biological function.
Metabolism, with emphasis on chemical motifs.
CHEM 433 Biochemistry Laboratory 0R-4L-lC S Coreq: CHEM 430
Fundamental techniques employed in isolation, characterization and
study of biomolecules, and enzyme kinetics. Techniques used may
include homogenization, solvent extraction, centrifugation, salt
fractionation, chromatography, and electrophoresis.
CHEM 441 Inorganic Chemistry I 4R-0L-4C F Pre: CHEM 252 and CHEM 362
The chemistry of non-metals. This course consists of a systematic
study of the properties and reactions of the elements and their
compounds based upon modern theories of the chemical bond, as well
as from the viewpoint of atomic structure and the periodic law.
CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry II 3R-4L-4C W Pre: CHEM 441
The chemistry of metals. Modern theories such as valence bond,
molecular orbital, electrostatic and ligand field are used to
explain the properties of complex ions. Synthesis and
characterization of complexes are done in the lab.
CHEM 445 Organometallic Chemistry 4R-0L-4C S Pre: CHEM 252
A survey of the chemistry of main group organometallic compounds and
organo-transition metal complexes. Reaction mechanisms and uses in
organic synthesis and catalysis are studied.
CHEM 451 Organic Structure Determination 2R-8L-4C S Pre: CHEM 253 or
permission of instructor
Chemical and spectroscopic identification of organic compounds.
Study of nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry, infrared
spectroscopy and other techniques applied to structure elucidation
and stereochemistry.
CHEM 452 Synthetic Organic Chemistry 4R-0L-4C F or W Pre: CHEM 253
A survey of contemporary methodology in organic synthesis.
Retrosynthetic analysis, functional group transformations,
condensation chemistry, and organometallic reagents will be
stressed. Includes computer assisted synthesis.
CHEM 454 Theoretical Organic Chemistry 4R-0L-4C W Pre: CHEM 253 and
CHEM 361 or permission of instructor
Study of physical and chemical methods used to investigate organic
reaction mechanisms; the chemistry of carbenes; organic
photochemistry.
CHEM 455 Natural Products 4R-0L-4C Pre: CHEM 253 or permission of
instructor
A study of naturally occurring materials such as carbohydrates,
lipids, amino acids, terpenes and steroids. The course also entails
a discussion of synthesis, biosynthesis, structure elucidation,
selected degradation and other reactions as well as some medicinal
characteristics of selected natural products.
CHEM 457 Synthetic Polymer Chemistry 4R-0L-4C Pre: CHEM 252
Polymer synthesis, reactions, and applications. Organic chemistry of
polymer synthesis and modification. Design of polymer systems that
meet certain performance criteria or have desirable physical
properties.
CHEM 461 Advanced Physical Chemistry 4R-0L-4C Pre: CHEM 363
Addresses a variety of topics in quantum mechanics, statistical
thermodynamics or kinetics.
CHEM 462 Physical Polymer Chemistry 4R-0L-4C Pre: CHEM 252
Physical behavior of polymers. Physical properties, molecular
weight determination, relationship between morphology and mechanical
properties.
